Should I block it?
40% of PCs block this file from running.
Possible reason:
Performance resource utilization
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Import table
mscoree.dll
DllMain
ClientApi.dll
Stronghold Online Backup by Managed Offsite Backup (Signed)
| Version: | 5.0.2.34 |
| MD5: | 55e58677ef4b3509ef64abd2accc7a6e |
| SHA1: | 755bff2b119a1967489948da58e79e9c1b08a6e4 |
| SHA256: | 35a9d145586c13b2db98e07dfe083e85afb94ab26318a4f43c4cdc06f8c27a16 |
What is ClientApi.dll?
SOS.ClientApi for Strongvault is an ad-supported online backup program that is typically bundled though various third party software installations. StrongVault by StrongHold which markets the exact same software under a different name called StrongHold.
About ClientApi.dll (from Managed Offsite Backup)
“Strongvault's (StrongHold) three-tiered security system provides complete data security and privacy protection. The level of encryption used by Strongvault is frequently used by the US military. Stron”
Overview
clientapi.dll is loaded as dynamic link library that runs in the context of a process. It is installed with a couple of know programs including Strongvault Online Backup published by Stronghold.com, LLC and KloudBox by V tech-squad published by V tech-squad. The assembly utilizes the .NET run-time framework (which is required to be installed on the PC). The file is digitally signed by Managed Offsite Backup which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).
Details
| File name: | clientapi.dll |
| Publisher: | Stronghold Online Backup |
| Product name: | Stronghold Online Backup |
| Description: | SOS.ClientApi |
| Typical file path: | C:\users\user\appdata\local\strongvault online backup\clientapi.dll |
| File version: | 5.0.2.34 |
| Size: | 85.92 KB (87,984 bytes) |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | Managed Offsite Backup |
| Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
| Effective date: | Wednesday, November 16, 2011 |
| Expiration date: | Thursday, January 8, 2015 |
| Digital DNA |
| PE subsystem: | Windows Console |
| File packed: | No |
| Code language: | Microsoft Visual C# / Basic .NET |
| .NET CLR: | Yes |
| .NET NGENed: | No |
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Programs
The following programs will install this file
Strongvault is the free version of the Stronghold online backup utility. The free version however is typically installed as a bundled product through various modified installers that are known to distribute potentially unwanted applications. While the program itself is not considered adware and provides many useful features, this particular version uses somewhat deceptive methods to install itself on a user's PC (if you do not actively ...
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
30.00% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
20.00% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
20.00% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premium |
20.00% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate N |
10.00% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 100.00% of Stronghold Online Backup.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Acer |
40.00% |
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| Dell |
40.00% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
20.00% |
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